Interpretation and Analysis of TeenAlive motto: “Hopeful Teen World”
The term “Hopeful Teen World” is a unique concept introduced by the founding members of TeenAlive, which represents the vision of TeenAlive.
The phrase is focused on creating a positive, supportive, and optimistic environment for teenagers. It emphasizes fostering hope, well-being, and opportunities for young people as they navigate the challenges of adolescence.
In a “Hopeful Teen World,” TeenAlive believes that efforts should be made to provide teenagers/adolescents with the following services:
Provide accessible trauma-informed care and support systems, including counseling to help adolescents (including those affected by conflict) cope with trauma and stress.
Establish safe spaces where children and teenagers (including teenage mothers) can gather, learn and play without fear of violence or exploitation.
Ensure young people have access to quality education and learning opportunities, including alternative learning methods to conflict affected children.
Provide vocational training to vulnerable young people affected by conflict.
Offer Sexual Reproductive Health services such as providing life skills and comprehension sexuality education programs to young people.
Prevent, mitigate and respond to gender-based violence affecting children and caregivers.
Encourage active participation in community and social activities.
Strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms, while encouraging community members to lead the protection of children in their communities.
Create safe and nurturing spaces where teens can grow and express themselves.
To provide accessible justice for children through the establishment of civil documents, which will go a long way to facilitate them access basic services.
Awareness raising/sensitization and advocacy on ending child abuse and Provide positive parenting programmes to caregivers so that our homes and communities can be safe for children.
Overall, through a hopeful teen world, we promote an ideal world where teenagers are empowered, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
By Henrietta Ansahmbom
